Abolish the changes to IR35 implented in April 2020

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Because this will massively affect the economy due to the Corona virus and especially the contractors' life.

Because this is not fair to pay the same tax with permanent employee and not take the same benefits like holiday pay,sick pay or when the companies cancel with sort notice.also,we pay as well and NI of the employer when we use an umbrella company

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Since you started this petition, the Government has announced that these reforms have been postponed until 2021. You can read more about this here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/off-payroll-working-rules-reforms-postponed-until-2021

You may be interested in signing this petition, calling on the Government to revoke IR35 legislation: Revoke IR35 Legislation that is causing significant damage to UK businesses

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:

NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

Timeline

15 Mar 2020	Petition opened for signatures
23 Mar 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 23 Mar 2020

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